Central Study Advisory and Counseling Service
Unbiased. Confidential. Individual.
The Central Study Advisory and Counseling Service (Zentrale Studienberatung, ZSB) is the University’s first contact point for all questions around studying. We provide information and guidance to (prospective) students in all matters related to choosing a degree program, getting started at university and managing their studies.
As a coordinating unit within the advisory network of the University of Bonn, we closely cooperate with the central advisory and service points, the faculties and the student representatives. We are also happy to act as a “signpost” and refer you to the right contact to help with your inquiry.
Whether it is before or during your studies: your ZSB team is always here to help!
Current note
The Central Student Advisory and Counseling Service will be closed from December 23, 2024 to January 3, 2025.
Our TOP 5 Consulation topics
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Prerequisites, application, admission
02.
Choosing what to study
03.
Degree programs offered by the University of Bonn
04.
Lines of work and perspectives
05.
Study requirements
Study Advice and Support
Individual. Confidential. Unbiased.
Be it in a brief consultation or an individual counseling session – we will take your concerns seriously and discuss them with you in an open, unbiased way. Learn more
Psychological Counseling
Solution-oriented. Confidential. Impartial.
In personal meetings, our counselors offer (preventive) advice regarding psychological concerns, insecurities or problems that negatively impact your quality of life or academic success. Learn more
Workshops and Coachings
Think. Assess. Decide.
We support you in making independent decisions, coach you in developing your personal competences and help you build personal resources.
Events and Fairs
On campus, off campus and online.
In cooperation with the University departments and other partners, we regularly offer events and fairs for high school students, prospective students, university students and other target groups.
“Student Life Cycle“: Our theme-based portals
Academic orientation
We provide you with first-hand information and help you develop your personal strategy for finding a suitable degree program and applying for admission.
Getting started
We support you in starting off your studies and successfully settling in at the University of Bonn based on your individual needs.
During your studies
We help students who seek advice on cross-disciplinary questions, face doubts regarding their studies or want to refine their personal “study skills”.
Finishing your studies
We support you in the final phase of your studies and in transitioning to a master’s degree program.
Drop-in sessions to discuss doubts about your studies
Contact
Office hours and brief consultations via phone
Detailed consultations by appointment. Appointments with Psychological Counseling are also available outside the office hours.
- Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays
09:30 am – 12:00 pm
01:30 pm – 04:00 pm - Wednesdays and Fridays closed
Brief consultation via phone
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays
08:30 am – 10:30 am
02:30 pm – 03:30 pm
Advice offered by the Career Service
You can find the workshops and advice offered by the Career Service as well as further information on dates on the following website:
Getting here
Bicycle
You can leave your bicycle at the designated bicycle stands located on the parking lot behind our building.
Public transport
The Central Study Advisory and Counseling Service is located close to the bus/tram stations “Hauptbahnhof Bonn” and “Poppelsdorfer Allee”.
Car
We recommend using the parking garages in the city center and then walking to Poppelsdorfer Allee. Persons with special needs and families with small children can park directly behind our building after prior arrangement.